Nautilus Telegraph

Nautilus International has extended its warmest congratulations to one of its trustee directors, Guy Platten, who has been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the …

Nautilus International has pledged its support for a new cross-industry Seafarer Pledge initiative aimed at improving recognition, welfare and long-term support for Merchant Navy professionals throughout their careers. Deborah McPherson …

Nautilus International member Rory MacLean has built a career few could match – from investigative journalism and a landmark maritime safety campaign to working as an inland waterways skipper and …

Nautilus members working with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have called off planned strike action following receipt of a revised pay offer from the Ministry of Defence. The updated proposal …

Nautilus International has welcomed UK government proposals to extend pay and working condition protections for seafarers on cross-Channel routes, calling the consultation a ‘meaningful step forward’ for maritime workers. The …

Workers' rights in the UK have edged slightly forward, but the global picture is one of mounting pressure and decline, according to the 2026 International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global …

Nautilus International has welcomed a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirming that the right to strike is protected under international law. The Court found that the …

Nautilus International has played a central role in highlighting the growing gap between maritime and land-based labour protections, following the launch of a major European report examining working conditions at …

Nautilus International has played a central role in highlighting the growing gap between maritime and land-based labour protections, following the launch of a major European report examining working conditions at …

Helen Kelly sat down with Emily Penn, founder of eXXpedition, to find out how a global network of all-women sailing voyages is transforming our understanding of ocean pollution – and …

At the latest meeting of the Nautilus Professional and Technical Forum on 6 May, we took a close look at the security crisis in the Middle East from a P&T …

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) officers will take 24-hour strike action from 08:00 on Tuesday 9 June 2026 until 07:59 on Wednesday 10 June 2026, maritime trade union Nautilus International has …

Nautilus International has joined mounting pressure on the United Nations to urgently establish a 30‑day humanitarian maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing stranded seafarers to evacuate safely from …

Hello. My name is Sascha Meijer, and it is a genuine honour to introduce myself as your new general secretary. I have spent the last 11 years at Nautilus International, …

Yes, it can be dry, and yes, it can be bureaucratic, but it matters. We are closely involved in the latest overhaul of STCW seafarer training standards, and there's a …

Our campaigns in recent years has helped to significantly boost funding for UK cadets and develop an improved 'gold standard' syllabus for British maritime colleges – but did we get …

Did you know your Nautilus membership gives you a say in what seafarers learn at college – and even in how training is funded? In our special report at the …

Nautilus International is pleased to announce new benefits for members in the UK branch. Rob Coston speaks to Chelsea Reilly from UIB about what is now available, plus upcoming offers …

At the latest meeting of the Nautilus Professional and Technical Forum on 6 May, we took a close look at the security crisis in the Middle East from a P&T …

Having worked as a chief financial accountant (CFA) and chief purser in the cruise sector, Swedish-born Ann-Cathrin Engdahl is passionate about raising the profile of maritime crew working onboard in …

Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile at sea or ashore? Nautilus International is encouraging members to recognise those outstanding individuals by nominating them for the 2026 …

A vessel crewed by deck officers from Nautilus Federation affiliated union the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) and engineer officers from affiliate the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association …

Dr Nina Baker OBE was one of our Union's female officer pioneers of the 1970s – and spent her later shore career boosting other women involved in science, engineering and …

On 10 May, Nautilus members at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will begin taking action short of a strike. Rob Coston speaks to the Union's director of organising Martyn Gray about …

Incoming general secretary Sascha Meijer has spent 11 years at Nautilus International fighting for maritime workers. Now she's at the helm – and she has big plans for the decades …

A vessel crewed by deck officers from Nautilus Federation affiliated union the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) has become one of the two first US-flagged vessels to …

Enshrining workers’ rights in the global economic model is an important part of how we can build a better future for seafarers, writes Nautilus head of international relations Danny McGowan …

A major national advertising campaign is helping to raise the profile of maritime careers across the UK – but it is the lived experience of seafarers visiting schools that is …

Incoming Nautilus International general secretary Sascha Meijer paid a heartfelt tribute to her predecessor Mark Dickinson at a farewell dinner in April 2026, celebrating a tenure that transformed the Union …

Retiring general secretary Mark Dickinson received a warm tribute celebrating his nearly five decades of involvement with the Union and more than 16 years at its helm. Nautilus chair of …

Ships' officers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) — the Ministry of Defence’s civilian maritime support service — will begin a work-to-rule on Sunday 10 May 2026. The officers, who …

Nautilus International is encouraging members to have their say on how key labour and safety regulations are working in practice during a legislative review being conducted by the Maritime and …

Nautilus Council has 12 new members and more diversity than ever following the results of the 2026 election. The Council is the Union's governing body, consisting of serving maritime and …

Nautilus International has begun a new chapter with the election of Sascha Meijer as its new general secretary. Ms Meijer now leads one of the world’s most influential maritime trade …

This summer sees the 150th anniversary of a groundbreaking piece of maritime legislation – the Act of Parliament which introduced Britain's first compulsory load line on vessels. Trevor Boult tells …

A new European mental health initiative is working to ensure quicker and more effective support for maritime professionals who experience traumatic incidents at sea. SEA‑CARE was launched by five western …

Every day, seafarers keep global trade moving, but supporting their wellbeing – especially when they are far from home – remains a complex and ongoing task. Helene Perfors, chaplain at …

Nautilus International is playing an integral role in a new pilot project aimed at revitalising the Swiss flag, marking a rare moment of optimism for Switzerland’s deepsea shipping sector and …

Nautilus International is working with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Cruise Ship Task Force to ensure UK cruiseship crew are not overlooked. We are campaigning on issues as wide-ranging …

Vigilant Nautilus members can help maintain standards onboard by contributing to the ITF’s ongoing campaign The campaign against the International Seafarers’ Union (ISU), a ‘sham union’ operating out of Slovenia, …

Nautilus International has identified safe routes for seafarers to return home, despite quickly evolving security risks in the Gulf region, Rob Coston reports Nautilus International has identified safer travel options …

Retired master and long-serving Union member Captain James Hofton is 15 years retired. Here he reflects on his 43 years at sea – from sailing during previous Middle Eastern conflicts …

The maritime industry faces one of its defining challenges: achieving net zero by 2050. For Sophie Longhurst, a deck cadet with Princess Cruises currently serving aboard Enchanted Princess, sustainability is …

Are seafarers currently operating in a conflict or warlike environment in the Middle East? The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters has been designated as a Warlike Operations Area by …

Cost-cutting and poor governance have left the continent’s transport system unprepared for emergencies such as the Iran conflict and Gulf escalation, says the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF). In a …

When Europe's maritime industry gathered in Brussels to set the direction for future seafaring skills, Nautilus International made sure it was your concerns leading the conversation. Unions, shipowners, training bodies …